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 <li aria-level="1">Stellar’s blockchain technology helps underserved regions like San Francisco and Colombia by providing essential financial services.</li>
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 <li aria-level="1">The partnership between Stellar and Decaf allows secure transactions in USD Coin.</li>
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Stellar’s technology is showing that blockchain is not just limited to the financial markets and the trading of digital currencies. In a new video<a href="https://twitter.com/StellarOrg/status/1821517464368296203" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> titled</a> ‘Crypto Saves Lives,’ Stellar shows how it has made a difference in San Francisco, Colombia, a small town that lacks conventional banking systems. Stellar and Decaf partnership is <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/stellars-role-in-reviving-san-francisco-colombia-from-violence-to-financial-inclusion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">revolutionizing the financial sector</a> by providing efficient solutions to challenges within the community.
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 Crypto. Saves. Lives.
 Still a skeptic? See the onchain effect of <a href="https://twitter.com/Decaf_so?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@Decaf_so</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/StellarOrg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@StellarOrg</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MoneyGram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@MoneyGram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/circle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@circle</a> in Colombia. <a href="https://t.co/iLjyFgSVff" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/iLjyFgSVff</a>
 — Stellar (@StellarOrg) <a href="https://twitter.com/StellarOrg/status/1821517464368296203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 8, 2024</a>
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<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-usdc-and-moneygram-integration-enables-safe-local-transactions-span">USDC and MoneyGram Integration Enables Safe Local Transactions</h3>
The video features Zac Borrowdale, an Australian entrepreneur who struggled with paying his employees because of the country’s lack of a banking system. Zac had no access to the basic <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/stellar-xlm-rises-real-world-asset-tokenization-in-focus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">financial services </a>in his community, and he had to travel to Medellín, the nearest city with banking facilities, to withdraw cash for his business needs. These journeys were quite dangerous for him.
To address this problem, Stellar blockchain, in collaboration with Decaf, came up with a great solution. With the help of Stellar, Zac is able to pay his employees using USD Coin (USDC), a stable digital currency that is pegged to the US dollar. This integration enables the employees to get payments safely and transfer their USDC to Colombian Pesos through MoneyGram, Stellar’s partner, without having to move out of their village. The freedom to perform transactions within the local community has saved Zac from fatal journeys and fostered economic growth in San Francisco.
<h3 id="span-style-font-weight-400-real-world-application-demonstrates-blockchain-s-practical-value-span">Real-World Application Demonstrates Blockchain’s Practical Value</h3>
Stellar’s blockchain intervention in San Francisco does not end at the point of transaction. It reflects a social responsibility to meet the financial requirements of the communities excluded from conventional banking services. The effective and secure transaction system offered by Stellar has played a significant role in ensuring that residents have access to financial services that they can rely on, making them active participants in the economy.
Stellar’s approach is result-focused and grounded<a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/stellar-xlm-gains-momentum-with-major-adoption-and-partnerships/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> in real-life applications</a> to solve immediate problems. This shift from the usual hype surrounding new blockchain projects to the actual value proposition that Stellar offers is refreshing. The collaboration with Decaf in San Francisco is a perfect example of how the use of blockchain can make a positive impact in areas where traditional finance has failed.&nbsp;
The achievements of Stellar’s initiative in San Francisco are in line with the overall goals of the Stellar Development Foundation. In July 2024, the foundation forecasted that Stellar would advance to the next stage of DeFi, with the possibility of enormous expansion as more communities join the platform.&nbsp;
Following the release of the “Crypto Saves Lives” video, Stellar<a href="https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1822732460591030762?t=Rj-pGlDCj8-q3ZqKqM0w-w&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> shared </a>on X, “You see how Stellar truly cares about utility? very demure, very mindful.” As of this writing, Stellar’s market cap is about $2. 9 billion, as <a href="https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/marketcap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">recorded</a> by CNF Marketcap, proving the strength and increasing demand for the network within the crypto sphere.&nbsp;

Crypto That Cares: Stellar’s Role in Revolutionizing Financial Systems in South America

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